CAMPAIGN TRAIL: The mayor turns out the vote

Parry Overby (right) and Eugene Gladney prepared to canvas for Allen Joines, who is seeking reelection to his fourth term as mayor of Winston-Salem, at about 11 a.m. this morning.

Early voting in the partisan primary for Winston-Salem City Council runs through Saturday at the Forsyth County Government Center, located at 201 N. Chestnut St. The polls are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The official primary election is held on Tuesday, Sept. 10. You can check your voter registration here to find out where your polling place is located.

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